Controls Specialist

What we are looking for

SCS Engineers is looking for a Controls Specialist who will be working under the direction of the SCS RMC (Remote Monitoring Control) Project, Regional, or Business Manager to implement technology solutions for clients. RMC is a growing division for SCS and this is an exciting time to join this team! This position can be hybrid in the Lancaster, PA office or possibly remote if you live in another part of Pennsylvania or live in New Jersey, Maryland, Virginia, or New York.

How you can make an impact

• Implement technology solutions for our clients, many times in the field (typically landfill environment). These technology solutions include but are not limited to:
  • SCADA systems
  • Control systems
• Provide thorough documentation of your work.
• Coordinate field conditions with your work. Ability to travel up to 25%.
• Complete field activities, many times working by yourself.
  • Control systems and SCADA systems
    • Installation work typically including:
      • Cabinet installation
      • Conduit and wiring installation
      • Radio system installation
      • PLC, HMI, and radio programming
    • Commissioning and startup work for the systems
• Help to design control systems and control panels.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge, skills, and abilities desired in at least one of the following categories:
  • Control systems
    • Installing, commissioning, and troubleshooting control panels, sensors, conduit, and wiring in the field (preferably outdoor locations)
    • Ethernet networking and radios
    • PLC and HMI programming, preferably:
      • Automation Direct Productivity and DL series PLCs
      • Automation Direct Cmore HMIs
      • Allen Bradley PLCs and HMIs
    • Control system troubleshooting
  • SCADA systems
    • Inductive Automation’s Ignition software
    • Ethernet networking and radios
    • Industrial automation communication protocols:
      • EtherNet/IP
      • Modbus TCP/IP
    • SCADA system troubleshooting
    • Python programming
    • Database scripting and setup
  • Control panel/system design
    • Design control panels and systems in AutoCAD Electrical with direction from the project manager

Qualifications

• Experience in controls systems required.
• Experience developing projects in Inductive Automation’s Perspective module preferred.
• Experience with AutoCAD Electrical preferred.
• Related experience including working on landfills preferred.
• Must meet physical requirements for driving (pick-up truck), walking inspection of improved and unimproved property, lifting and carrying equipment/mechanical components (up to 25 lbs. unassisted), carrying and climbing ladders, operating electric tools (drills, saws, etc.), using hand tools (screwdrivers, wrenches, hammers, etc.) and providing services under varying weather conditions.
• Valid driver’s license with a driving record in good standing required.

Pay range for this position is $60k to $120k depending on experience and location. This does not include bonuses or our Employee Stock Ownership Plan.

SCS Engineers is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). SCS provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran or disabled status.

If you have questions, difficulty using our online system and/or you need an accommodation due to a disability then please contact us about your interest in employment at recruiting@scsengineers.com.

Salary : $60,000 - $120,000